Human Resources Specialist

Job Title: Human Resource Specialist Non-Exempt

FLSA Classification: Non-exempt

Department: Operations

Reports To: Director of Operations

Job Summary:

The Human Resource Specialist will assist in running the daily functions of the Human Resource (HR) department including hiring and interviewing staff, administering compensation and benefit plans, assisting in talent acquisition and recruitment processes, conducting employee onboarding and help plan training & development, and enforcing company policies and practices.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities: (Additional duties may be assigned)

• Reviews, tracks, and documents compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training, continuing education, and work assessments. This may include safety training, anti-harassment training, professional licensure, and aptitude exams and certifications.
• Recruits, interviews, and facilitates the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions; collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.
• Conducts or acquires background checks and employee eligibility verifications.
• Implements new hire orientation and employee recognition programs.
• Oversees and facilitates internship program.
• Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development.
• Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff.
• Participates in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations & investigations.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Education and Experience:

• Associates degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required. Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Business Administration, or related field required preferred,
• At least one year of human resource management experience preferred.
• SHRM-CP a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s HRIS and talent management systems.

Equipment, Machines and Software Used:

This position requires the ability to operate various office equipment including computer, printer, copier, fax machine, telephone, scanner, calculator, and postage meter, etc.

Computer Software: Microsoft Office to include Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, use hands to finger, grasp, handle or feel, reach, crouch, bend, or kneel, and perform repetitive motions of the hands and/or wrists (typing).

• Ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
• Close mental and visual attention required to perform work dealing primarily with preparing, analyzing, and interpreting data and figures, using a computer terminal, and/or extensive reading.

Environmental Conditions:

Potential exposure to adverse environmental conditions. Work is performed in a typical office work environment but includes frequent travel to within client service locations. Understands and follows infection control standards and complies with the use of personal protection equipment to prevent exposure and transmission of communicable disease.

Disclaimer:

• All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
• This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.
• The company reserves the right to add to or revise an employee's job duties at any time at its sole discretion.
• This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.
• All job responsibilities with be in alignment with value- based health/payment. It is the responsibility of this position to know and understand the specific implications of VBH/VBP on day-to-day duties on the job.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
All staff and customers are required to wear a mask while on site. We have heightened COVID cleaning protocols and encourage all staff to get vaccinated against COVID-19.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Oswego, NY 13126: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: One location